Suppose a consumer with an income of $100 is faced with Px = 1 and Py = 1/2. What is the market rate of substitution between good X (horizontal axis) and good Y (vertical axis)?

A. -1.0
B. -2.0
C. -4.0
D. 0.50


Answer: B

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